The Genesis Invitational is a special competition, which arouses the interest of golfers as well as the public. Tiger Woods was supposed to perform at this year's tournament, however, the death of his mother was the reason for the 48-year-old to miss this tournament.

Kultida Woods, the mother of Tiger Woods, golf’s biggest star, died Tuesday, according to the 15-time major winner. He did not provide give her cause of death.

Woods withdrew from the event following the death of his mother, but the tournament host may still be on hand.